June 2005 Maple's ride continues after a decade or more as one of the top-selling North American commercial timbers. Why the appeal?

When using dowel construction, your shop’s case clamp may be the company’s unsung hero.

Drawer Systems 'Integrate' New Features: W&WP asks integrated drawer system manufacturers "what's new?" and examines some of their latest offerings - August 1999

Residential Furniture Industry Aims for Stability: As a theorized recovery still struggles to take hold, manufacturers cut costs with imports and plant closures. - June

Fabricator Is Excited with 'Sinking' Profits: A north-central Texas solid surface fabricator realized that by using CNC technology to improve sink mounts, the company could install more sinks in less time using fewer router bits. - July 2000

Standardizing Woodworking Skills: Is It Time? A much-anticipated study regarding the potential for developing woodworking skill standards is being conducted via a grant from the USDA Forest Service to the Architectural Woodwork Institute. - November

Wood Dust Study Q&A: W&WP digs deeper into the results of the Tulane Wood Dust Study. - February 2006

  Wood of the Month: A Wide Variety of Figures Makes Makore a Hit with Woodworkers By Jo-Ann Kaiser  

1996 Editor's note: Twenty-five years ago, Jerry Metz was introduced to Wood & Wood Products readers as the author of a new feature called "Consultant's Corner." The column ultimately evolved into "Consult Jerry Metz," reflecting the inclusion of the question-and-answer format that continues to this day. It is with great pleasure that we republish Jerry's first column from January 1971.